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Reel-in-rod

Patent drawing of a fishing rod with an internal reel mechanism, showing the spool, ratcheted collars, coil springs, sliding operating sleeve, and a full rod assembly with line looped through guides to a hand grip at the butt.

FISHING-REELAllen E. Hall · November 18, 1902

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